Emergency Consultant - RCCE Monkeypox

Contract

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1. Purpose of the Consultancy

   The main objective of this consultation is to support the regional RCCE emergency response to monkeypox. The incumbent will co-facilitate the Regional Monkeypox Community Reference Group and conduct trainings on RCCE activities for monkeypox to MOH counterparts.

2. Background

Within the Programme, the Country Health Emergency Preparedness & the International Health Regulations (2005) unit (CPI) oversees the monitoring and evaluation of countries’ preparedness to health and humanitarian emergencies, the planning and country capacity building for critical capacities, and serves Regionally as the Secretariat of the International Health Regulations (2005). The CPI unit prioritizes support to the most vulnerable countries and works incorporating an all-hazards approach at all three levels of the Organization.

CPI supports countries in developing an all-hazard Risk Profile, at national and subnational level, that will guide and prioritize country preparedness. CPI also supports the establishments of operational Public Health Emergency Operation Centre (PHEOC)in countries, which serves as a hub for coordinating the preparation for and response to public health emergencies.

3. Planned timeline (3 months ) (subject to confirmation)

• Start date: 15 January 2023
• End date: 14 April 2023

4. Description of duties

Work to be performed:

Output 1: S****upport the regional RCCE emergency response to monkeypox

Deliverables

• In close coordination with the HIV/STI programme and other IMST pillars, develop a package to train peer educators and NGOs on their role in working within their MSM and other high-risk groups.
• Co-facilitate the Regional Monkeypox Community Reference Group, including supporting with meeting coordination (secretariate function), development of minutes, follow up of recommended actions, on a monthly basis during the assignment.
• Coordinate with ministries, partners and other stakeholders to implement RCCE interventions, including supporting coordination via the regional RCCE Interagency Working Group (IAWG).
• Conduct country missions to Lebanon and Morocco and other countries upon request to conduct trainings and workshops with Ministries of Health and partners on RCCE activities for monkeypox, including trainings for health workers, peer educators, community-based partners.

5. Technical Supervision

   Responsible Officer:

   Dr Dalia Samhouri, Manager, CPI/WHE

   Email:

   samhourid@who.int

   Manager:

   Dr Dalia Samhouri, Manager, CPI/WHE

   Email:

   samhourid@who.int

   6. Qualifications required:

• Minimum first university degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, development sciences, communications or public health.

7. - Experience required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at the national and international levels, in risk communication, health promotion, emergency management, part of which working in disease outbreaks or health emergencies.

- Experience Desired:

• Prior working experience with WHO, the UN, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or other international organizations, including at country level.

- Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:

• Teamwork and Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and proven ability to communicate effectively.
• Tact diplomacy and courtesy when working in multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in operational support to response to health emergencies and events management.
• Sound analytical planning and organizational skills
• Strong presentation, and writing skills

- Language requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of English language.

7. Place of assignment

Remotely

8. Medical clearance

• The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.

9. Travel

• • This assignment will include travel but will be decided based on communications with countries.

All travel arrangements will be made by WHO – WHO will not be responsible for tickets purchased by the Consultant without the express, prior authorization of WHO. While on mission under the terms of this consultancy, the Consultant will receive subsistence allowance.

Visas requirements: it is the consultant’s responsibility to fulfil visa requirements and ask for visa support letter(s) if needed.

Additional information:

• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
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